White Blood Cells

Question 1

Breakdown of WBCs

Answer 1

leukocytes

• granulocytes (contain granules in their cytoplasm)
  
  • -> neutrophil
  • -> basophil
  • -> eosinophil
• agranulocytes (no granules in cytoplasm) [aka mononuclear leukocytes]
  
  • -> lymphocyte
  • -> monocyte

Question 2

basophils

Answer 2

• granulocyte
• secretes: heparin (anticlotting substance)
  histamin (chemical released in allergic, inflammatory recations)

Question 3

eosinophils

Answer 3

• granulocytes

- increase in number to help body protect itself from allergens

Question 4

neutrophils

Answer 4

• granulocytes
• primary “soldiers” against bacterial infection
• first on site
• strong ‘phagocytes’
• 6 to 24 hour life span

Question 5

lymphocytes

Answer 5

• agranulocytes
• can attack infectious agents directly
• produce ‘antibodies’ (proteins)

Question 6

monocytes

Answer 6

• agranulocytes
• destroy debris left after neutrophils attack foreign cells
• can leave blood, to enter tissues to become ‘macrophages’ (large phagocytes)